In China, we intend to acquire advanced technology, science and management skills to serve our socialist production. And these things as such have no class character.

In the past there were too many portraits of Chairman Mao in China. They were hung everywhere. That was not proper and it didn't really show respect for Chairman Mao.

If the masses feel some anger, we must let them express it.

No matter if it is a white cat or a black cat; as long as it can catch mice, it is a good cat.

Whatever sentence is passed on the Gang of Four won't be excessive. They brought harm to millions upon millions of people.

I would be quite content if I myself could be rated fifty-fifty in merits and demerits. But one thing I can say for myself: I have had a clear conscience all my life. Please mark my words: I have made quite a few mistakes, and I have my own share of responsibility for some of the mistakes made by Comrade Mao Zedong. But it can be said that I made my mistake with good intentions. There is nobody who doesn't make mistakes.

In the final analysis, the general principle for our economic development in China is still that formulated by Chairman Mao, that is, to rely mainly on our own efforts with external assistance subsidiary.